Commissioning Engineer (EC&I)

Company: Carrington West
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer with EC&I / Electrical experience to support a major defence project at a secure, highly regulated site near Reading. This is a mid level role; site-based, requiring a high level of technical expertise, and experience in commissioning, testing, and assurance of electrical and control systems within safety‑critical environments.

Role: Commissioning Engineer – EC&I biasLocation: Reading (site-based)Salary: Up to £40 per Hour (Based on year’s experience)

Key Responsibilities

  • Support projects with commissioning, testing, and validation of electrical and EC&I systems on a complex defence project and on occasion provide mentorship to junior commissioning engineers and site teams.
  • Develop and support with commissioning strategies, test procedures, and method statements, alongside performing functional testing, fault finding, and troubleshooting of complex electrical and control systems.
  • Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project requirements, CDM regulations, and site safety procedures.
  • Produce when required technical reports, test records, and handover documentation and lead technical reviews, progress meetings, and commissioning coordination sessions.

Essential Experience & Skills

  • Proven experience as a EC&I Commissioning Engineer role within a highly regulated industry (defence, nuclear, petrochemical, utilities, or similar)
  • Strong technical knowledge of electrical and control system commissioning processes, standards, and best practice
  • In‑depth understanding of CDM regulations and formal permit‑to‑work systems
  • Ability to interpret and challenge electrical designs, schematics, and control system documentation
  • Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving capability on complex systems

Please note that this role requires Security Clearance, if clearance is not held, this role will not be suitable for you!

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Posted: May 1st, 2026